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Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has won the Men\u2019s Ballon d\u2019Or for an eighth time.<\/p>\n
The 36-year-old was recognised at the ceremony in Paris after helping his country win the World Cup in Qatar last year.<\/p>\n
Messi won his record-extending Ballon d\u2019Or award ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland.<\/p>\n
The Norway international scored a record-breaking 36 goals in 35 league games and hit 52 in all competitions as City won the Treble of Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.<\/p>\n
He was recognised for his achievements with the Gerd Muller Trophy for best goalscorer.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to thank Manchester City, the whole club,\u201d said Haaland.<\/p>\n
\u201cI also want to thank my family and all the people around me for making me who I am today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Messi moves further out in front of the rest<\/p>\n
The Ballon d\u2019Or recognises the best footballer of the year and is voted for by 100 journalists from around the world.<\/p>\n
As well as helping Argentina to World Cup glory, Messi also played a key role as Inter Miami won their first trophy \u2013 the Leagues Cup \u2013 and has scored 11 goals in 14 appearances for the Major League Soccer side.<\/p>\n
He has now won three more Ballon d\u2019Or awards than anyone else, with Cristiano Ronaldo having won it five times, most recently in 2017.<\/p>\n
The Portugal international, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, was not named on the shortlist for the first time since 2003.<\/p>\n
Source: BBC<\/p>\n
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